Eagle Nest Lake State Park. Courtesy photoSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― In honor of Independence Day, Gov. Susana Martinez touted several New Mexico True adventures for New Mexicans and visitors alike to enjoy over the Fourth of July holiday.
“There are so many incredible New Mexico True adventures that are just waiting for you and your family to enjoy,” Martinez said. “New Mexico is the best place in the country to enjoy Independence Day – with events at Elephant Butte Lake, Balloon Fiesta Park, and a variety of festivals around the state – there are so many opportunities to celebrate right here in New Mexico.”
Here are several of the many activities around the state that families can enjoy over the holiday:
“There are so many incredible New Mexico True adventures that are just waiting for you and your family to enjoy,” Martinez said. “New Mexico is the best place in the country to enjoy Independence Day – with events at Elephant Butte Lake, Balloon Fiesta Park, and a variety of festivals around the state – there are so many opportunities to celebrate right here in New Mexico.”
Here are several of the many activities around the state that families can enjoy over the holiday:
Red River
Start the day at 10 a.m. on Main Street for the town’s annual parade – a show of decorated floats, equestrian units, car clubs, vintage jeeps and more in this neighborhood celebration. Afterwards, stroll to Brandenburg Park to enjoy live music, food and old-fashioned games on the lawn, including the annual July 4thEgg Toss. Cap off the day with the fireworks show over Eagle Nest Lake.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Make your way to Elephant Butte Lake State Park over the weekend for the annual fireworks show set for July 1 at 9 p.m. Come early to boat, jet ski, paddle board, fish, swim, hike or golf then stay for a fireworks extravaganza reflected on the waters of the state’s largest body of water.
Las Vegas Fiestas
Every year Las Vegas’ fiestas showcase the very best in local and award-winning entertainment. The weekend festivities, from July 1-4, offer live music, family activities, a fishing derby, kids carnival and a fireworks extravaganza. Listen to Spanish music throughout the four days with a free concert from five-time Grammy Award winning Little Joe y La Familia July 4 with festive fireworks planned for that evening to culminate the holiday weekend.
Smokey Bear Stampede in Capitan
Smokey Bear Stampede in Capitan
Spend your 4th of July weekend with eight rodeos in four days. The nation’s largest open rodeo weekend includes four nightly rodeos, two-day ranch rodeo, youth ranch rodeo, kid’s rough stock rodeo, cook-off, kids events and nightly dances. On July 4th, enjoy a full day of Independence celebration with a campfire dutch oven competition, mutton bustin’, steer riding, evening rodeo, fireworks and a dance.
Red, White and Balloons at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum
Red, White and Balloons at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum
Celebrate the 4th of July at the Balloon Museum for a fun night with the whole family! Enjoy the expansive lawn and be awed by the spectacular view of the fireworks show. Bring a picnic or purchase food from an array of food trucks, dance to the tunes of the Albuquerque Concert Band, bask in an exclusive balloon glow and finish your night with the best view of the fireworks in town.
Head to NewMexico.org to view the full list of 4th of July celebrations and plan your Independence Day weekend today. From Main Street parades to BBQ bonanzas, there are dozens of patriotic celebrations sure to fit your fancy.
“I love a classic 4th of July parade,” Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham said. “New Mexico has so many wonderful villages hosting parades, and it’s such a unique way to take in the flavor of these special places in our state and see them put on display the things that matter most to them.”
Head to NewMexico.org to view the full list of 4th of July celebrations and plan your Independence Day weekend today. From Main Street parades to BBQ bonanzas, there are dozens of patriotic celebrations sure to fit your fancy.
“I love a classic 4th of July parade,” Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham said. “New Mexico has so many wonderful villages hosting parades, and it’s such a unique way to take in the flavor of these special places in our state and see them put on display the things that matter most to them.”
